Books
Bookmarks with Chris Duggan
Today's bookmarks guest is an inspirational New Zealander who is helping break down barriers to improve our tamariki's knowledge and attitude towards science in the classroom, Chris Duggan. Audio
Afternoons Quiz Robert Kelly
RNZ producer and onetime bookseller Robert Kelly presents his weekly quiz. Audio
Book review: Threads of Caring
Lisa Finucane reviews 'Threads of Caring, A History of the Anglican Trust for Women and Children' by Ruth Greenaway and Megan Hutching, published by the Anglican Trust for Women and Children. Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Ross
Today librarian at Diocesan School for Girls, Catherine Ross is talking about a favourite theme for students right now, Crime! Audio
Three tiny bookshops deep in Fiordland
Ruth Shaw is a bibliophile from way back and she started with one bookshop in Manapouri, but that's now multiplied to three, to cater to readers with different interests. She believes there's a right… Audio
Book review: Matrix by Lauren Groff
Sonja de Friez reviews Matrix by Lauren Groff, published by Penguin Random House NZ Audio
Agatha Christie's greatest mystery - her own 11 day disappearance
It remains a mystery fit for the Queen of Mystery herself - the question of what happened to Agatha Christie during her 11 day disappearance in 1926. Audio
Illustrators' contribution to children's books
An exhibition to celebrate those who put pictures to words for one of our leading children's book publishers, is about to open in Whanganui. It's two years since the Lockett Gallery, an arm of Paige's… Audio, Gallery
Stillsuit
Associate Professor Geoff Willmott, MacDiarmid Institute Deputy Director for Commercialisation and Industry Engagement and Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Auckland speaks to Bryan… Audio
Censoring content: Readers reminded not to judge a book by its cover
Marlborough's libraries will not censor content just because someone takes offence to it.
Catherine Chidgey - writing short and sweet
Entries have opened for the Sargeson Prize short story competition. The ultimate winning author will carry away a hefty purse of ten thousand dollars, but it's a great opportunity for New Zealand… Audio
Looking at ways to turn around young students' literacy issues
With the release of the damning report about the state of literacy in New Zealand, many have chimed in on the best way to get Kiwi kids reading skills back on track. Tutor Emma Nahna, has read a book… Audio
Book review: The Pistils by Janet Charman
Chris Tse reviews The Pistils by Janet Charman, published by Otago University Press. Audio
Bookmarks with Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom
Our Bookmarks guest today is illustrator and comic book artist Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom. Born in South Korea, she was removed from her mother and listed as an orphan before being adopted by a Swedish… Audio
Book review: Letters to You by Jazz Thornton
Harry Broad reviews Letters to You by Jazz Thornton, published by Penguin Random House NZ. Audio
Book Critic: Anna Rankin
Today writer, journalist and filmmaker Anna Rankin talks to Jesse about Masha Gessen's Ester and Ruzya: How My Grandmothers Survived Hitler's War and Stalin's Peace and two books from Belarusian… Audio
A guide to autism by somone diagnosed with it
When Chanelle Moriah was diagnosed with autism at age 21, life finally began to make sense. By then, there had been several misdiagnosis and six years in the mental health system. After the diagnosis… Audio
Book review: Breathless by Amy McCulloch
Elisabeth Easther reviews Breathless by Amy McCulloch, published by Penguin Random House NZ Audio
Book review: Sticky by Laurie Winkless
Mary Fawcett of Schrödinger's Books in Petone reviews Sticky by Laurie Winkless, published by Bloomsbury Audio
Historic station's colourful history brought to life
Mary Hobbs' new book Haldon: Iconic Station of the Mackenzie, shares the personal, inspirational stories of the owners (and one manager) of Haldon Station since it was first taken up in 1857 right… Audio